Senior Litigation Associate - Employment Litigation & Counseling

Locations: San Francisco, CA | Newport Beach, CA | West Palm Beach, FL
Total Experience Required: 6+ years of litigation experience in state and/or federal court, including employment case experience
Compensation: $215,000, depending on experience
Work Arrangement: To be confirmed
Visa Type: USC or GC only
Engagement Restriction: No C2C

About the Role

We’re seeking a senior associate to handle high-stakes employment litigation for plaintiffs and defendants, alongside substantive counseling for employers and employees.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage cases and litigation components with increasing independence.
• Draft pleadings, dispositive motions, and substantive briefs.
• Conduct and defend depositions and support hearing preparation.
• Appear at hearings, mediations, and settlement conferences.
• Provide strategic litigation and pre-litigation advice.
• Conduct workplace investigations and support internal employment assessments.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and agency representatives.
• Take ownership of key workstreams and contribute to efficient case management.

Practice Areas

• Discrimination, retaliation, harassment, wrongful termination, and leave-related claims.
• Wage and hour litigation, including class and representative actions.
• Compensation, equity, separation agreement, and restrictive covenant disputes.
• Employment-related trade secret and unfair competition matters.
• State and federal litigation, arbitration, and administrative proceedings.
• Employer counseling on compliance, investigations, discipline, termination, wage practices, and policy drafting.

Required Qualifications

• 6+ years of litigation experience in state and/or federal court.
• Experience handling employment cases is required.
• Demonstrated experience with dispositive motions and discovery management.
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Working knowledge of California employment statutes and civil procedure.
• Active California Bar membership or the ability to obtain admission promptly.